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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.46, 4,158.84 and 2,305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.46, 4,158.84 and 2,305.58 is: 3,180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.46 : 4,158.84 = 2,305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.46/4,158.84 = 2,305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.46x = 4,158.84 × 2,305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.46x = 9,588,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,588,526.18/3,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.84

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